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...Lima (15-7) dropped to 0-4 against Atlanta in his career, giving up six runs and nine hits in five innings. JohnRocker pitched a hitless ninth for his third save of the series, his 25th in 29 chances this season. Atlanta has won six...

...games. Moving on without their best hitter and top reliever, the Braves moved Ryan Klesko to first and 24-year-old JohnRocker into the closer's role. Klesko was hitting .302 with 18 homers and 67 RBIs, while Rocker had 26 saves and seems...

...intensity. During an intrasquad game this weekend at Jacobs Field, the Cleveland star took a called third strike from JohnRocker. Fryman argued, and then threw his batting helmet from the dugout at the plate umpire who happened to be head groundskeeper...

...beating the New York Mets 7-1 Tuesday night behind John Burkett's pitching and Chipper Jones' home run. With JohnRocker back at Shea Stadium and dodging a beer bottle on the mound Atlanta prevented the Mets from wrapping up the wild card...

...Cincinnati or Houston. Smoltz is scheduled to pitch Game 4, but will be available for bullpen duty in the earlier games. JohnRocker pitched the ninth for his 38th save in 45 opportunities. Smoltz and relievers Russ Springer and Rocker combined for...

...viable options at third, so they would have to pursue a free agent or make a trade if Jones shifts positions. Assuming JohnRocker maintains his silent treatment to the media, the Braves won't have to deal with their most distracting issue coming...

...Pineiro. Piniella plans to use 11 pitchers if Seattle advances. Amid speculation he might be left off by the Indians, JohnRocker will pitch in the postseason. However, manager Charlie Manuel still hasn't decided how he'll use Rocker, who...

...season. But the Braves relievers actually outpitched their New York counterparts. Atlanta's bullpen, led by closer JohnRocker, was the second best in the majors, going 33-14 with 45 saves and a 3.58 ERA. The Mets were third, with a 31-19...

...Anything else, guys? "We beat them nine out of 12. I don't know how Bobby Valentine can say a word," closer JohnRocker said. "Just as we have respect for them, Bobby Valentine doesn't have much respect for us." How about it, skip...